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“I’m so glad that I set a precedent in Denmark,” 15-year-old Khatib, the star of the national team for girls under 16, told IslamOnline.net.She was recently chosen to join the team after receiving permission from the Danish Football Association (DBU) to be the first ever hijab-clad girl to play for a national team, not only in Denmark but across Europe.

“Zainab has a strong personality and her attitude is always positive and inspirational in and outside the court,” her coach Troels Mansa told IOL.

She says her teammates are very supportive.”They have welcomed me into the team and I faced no obstacles.”During our match with Sweden, some players were surprised to see my hijab but nobody commented.”
Modest and persistent, she wants her contribution to the team to demonstrate the willingness of Danish Muslims to integrate into society.

“I see myself as a Danish Muslim who effectively contributes to her society and will be proud to represent my country abroad.”